From: muratlanne@gmail.com   
      
   "Bob La Londe"  wrote in message news:viafod$lp70$3@dont-email.me...   
      
   I do have both hydraulic (import) and manual (Greenlee) slug busters.  I   
   had not thought of using them as a punch and die or as a die for another   
   punch.  Its not at all a bad idea.  The advantage to purpose built is it   
   can be made so the slug drops free.  A pair of pliers is often required   
   to remove the slug from a slug buster.   
   --   
   Bob La Londe   
   CNC Molds N Stuff   
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   I was thinking of the older roof shaped punches that make one piece slugs,   
   perhaps with the points rounded until the slug is acceptable when flattened.   
   The dies could have a slug remover punch pass through the mounting bolt.   
   Since both punch and die have center holes adapting them to an arbor press   
   should be simpler than making and hardening a punch and die.   
      
   I save the slugs to flatten and use as oversized washers.   
      
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